Microbiology For Dummies

• Grasp the basics of cell functions and interactions
• Discover the integral part microbes play in the ecosystem
• Identify one-celled organisms and their genetics

Make sense of the study of life

Does microbiology make your head spin? You're not alone. Luckily, this down-to-earth guide makes the study of this enormously encompassing subject accessible and fun. Discover how to identify a microbial pathogen, what diseases are caused by microorganisms, and the latest information on vaccines. This guide also allows you to step into, and understand, the cell. In no time, you-ll grasp life at the cellular level and transfer your knowledge of this minuscule topic to score big at exam time!

Inside...

• Explanations of micro life
• Basics of photosynthesis
• The scoop on chemolithotrophy
• Respiration vs. fermentation
• Tips for taking the mystery out of –omics
• Inroads into microbial communities